The recipient of many prestigious awards, and winner of the 1991 International Jazz Harmonica Competition, Mr. Kalina's talents can be heard on many motion picture and television sound tracks, including the ever popular "Moonlighting" and "Paradise", and on countless albums, such as Linda Ronstadt's "Canciones de me Padre". He is also a man who transcribes Armenian Clarinet music, can diagram a Little Walter diatonic harp solo, and can take apart, clean, repair, lubricate and reassemble his instrument like a Green Beret unjamming his weapon in the heat of battle."Ĭonsidered one of the finest jazz harmonica players, as well as piano virtuosos, on the scene today, Mr. "Bill Barrett plays the chromatic harmonica. You can read about his career and artistry and order his new CD as well. Jerry just finished his Book "Living from Hand to Mouth" that's loaded with entertainment and thrill."Ĭham-Ber Huang, founder and designer of Huang harmonicas, has been characterized as both the Stradivarius and the Paganini of his instrument.
He was the first call when Hollywood needed a harmonica soundtrack or somebody to show the movie stars how to handle a harmonica for certain movies. In his 66 years in show business he met famous composers, Hollywood stars and Singers who loved Jerry Adler for his extraordinary musical talent is his charming personality. "Jerry Adler was once known as the world's youngest virtuoso of the mouth organ. He played with the world's major symphony orchestras and is generally credited with elevating the harmonica to concert status in the classical music world." You can also check out " A Living Legend: Interview With Larry Adler" from The Free-Reed Journal. "American harmonica player born in Baltimore. We have worked together more times than I can count and he always keeps me coming back for more."įrom little Stevie to big star: Stevie Wonder wrote, performed, and played harmonica on some of the most memorable Motown songs ever. On his instrument he ranks with the best that jazz has ever produced. "Belgium born (Brussels 1922), Toots is one of those first names that requires no second- like Dizzy, Chet and Django! Influenced by his first idol Django Reinhardt and later Charly Parker, Toots plays the chromatic harmonica in such a way that Quincy Jones said: 'Toots is one of the greatest musicians of our time. Click here for Chromatic Harmonica Lessons. We have also included bass and chord harmonica players on this page. Listed below are many of the world's finest chromatic harmonica players.
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